Your profile will be the first impression expectant mothers have of your family. Include these 10 important details to help tell your story:
7
Sep
2018
“I Don’t Want My Baby After Finding Out the Gender” – What Next?
As much as expectant parents say they just want a healthy, happy baby, many people have at least some desire for a specific gender — a …
3
Sep
2018
10 Things Expectant Mothers Should Look for in an Adoption Agency
Whether you are ready to make an adoption plan or are still debating your options, knowing what to look for in an adoption agency can make the process easier.
31
Aug
2018
Don’t Wait for the “Perfect” Time to Adopt
We made sure we were financially and emotionally ready for adoption, but we ultimately recognized the decision to adopt not as one we had made on our own.
29
Aug
2018
How to Enter Our Back-to-School Photo Contest 2018
We want to see the best photos of your little students! Here’s how American Adoptions families can enter this year’s Back-to-School Photo Contest.
24
Aug
2018
How to Deal with Anger (and Other Emotions) as a Waiting Adoptive Family
Adoption can be an emotionally difficult time for hopeful parents, especially while they are waiting for an adoption placement. By taking certain steps, you can cope with these emotions in a positive manner. Find a few suggestions for doing so here.
20
Aug
2018
Can a Legal Guardian Put a Child Up for Adoption?
Legal guardianship can be a great path for a parent when they cannot provide the opportunities and support they want their son or daughter to have. By placing their child with a guardian, they not only give their child a loving and welcoming home …
17
Aug
2018
The Risk of Adoption
Adoption is risky business — whether you risk your emotions, your finances, your plans, or even your heart. But we will rely on the support from our family and friends as we continue on this journey and find hope in the riskiness of adoption.
13
Aug
2018
I Thought About You
I thought about you, as the morning light burst through my windows. I think about me playing the role of your mother, not your birth mother; I’d jump on your bed jokingly, singing loudly in an attempt to wake you up.
10
Aug
2018
Why 90 Percent of Birth Parents Request Open Adoptions
More than 9 out of every 10 women who choose adoption for their babies request some degree of contact with the adoptive parents. Why? The benefits of open adoption for birth moms are numerous, but below we’ve listed some of the most notable reasons for a woman to feel more comfortable with an open adoption.